Katy Perry’s latest look sparks concern among fans—Is she too thin?

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Katy Perry, one of the most beloved pop icons of today, is currently touring on the Lifetimes Tour that launched in April 2025 in Mexico City in support of her 2024 album 143. So far, she performed across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. In September, she’s set to play in Chile, Argentina and Brazil, before heading to Europe and Asia.

Perry’s tour will span 83 shows, and it’s her first tour in seven years.

The Firework singer set the stage for the countdown with a post and a photo of herself in a dazzling Bob Mackie–inspired dress as a tribute to Cher. She captioned it: “T minus 37 days till this bedazzled butterfly takes flight! Are you READY?!” 

While many of her fans responded to her post with excitement, highlighting their anticipation for the tour, others shared their concerns over her looks.

Namely, a number of fans commented that Perry looked not only overworked but also underweight.

However, despite the online debate about her slim figure, Perry remains focused on delivering unforgettable performances and fashion moments.

Perry’s tour carousel pulled back the curtain on life offstage, capturing everything from a carefree bike ride and a playful popcorn-snacking performance to sweet moments with her 4-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove.

Speaking of the tour, the singer told People, “This show will be full of BPM (beats per minute). So I suggest wearing some sensible shoes and staying hydrated because I think there’s going to be a whole heck of a lot of us just dancing the night away.

“We always put together a message in this huge Disneyland-on-wheels type tour. There’s costume changes, there’s acts, there’s dancers, there’s musicians. I’ll fly around the room. There’s no bad seat in the house. I’m going to get close to everyone at some point.”

The star also explained the inspiration behind the Lifetimes Tour, saying it’s a celebration of her entire catalog of songs to date.

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Fit man, 39, left in shock after stage 4 cancer diagnosis, with earlier vague symptoms brushed aside by doctors

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Wylie Dixon, 39, who considered himself to be rather fit and healthy, experienced the shock of his life when he was diagnosed with cancer that affects only 3,000 people annually in the United States.

Before he received the devastating diagnosis of having appendix cancer, Dixon experienced abdominal pain, bloating, changes in bowel habits, and loss of appetite, all symptoms of this rare form of cancer. Sadly, at the time he was finally rushed to the emergency room at his home in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia, the cancer had spread throughout his body.

Long before he started experiencing the symptoms, Dixon felt fatigue, but doctors dismissed it as too vague to be linked to cancer.

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Speaking to Femail of the shock that came with the diagnosis, Dixon said, “I was in disbelief as I’d never heard of the cancer before… I wasn’t someone who had scheduled health check-ups but I went to the doctor often when something would arise.

He added: “I was fit and healthy, not overweight, I was very active and walking 10,000 to 20,000 steps per day was normal for me at work.”

“I didn’t have any major symptoms besides fatigue. That’s the problem with this cancer, everything was vague and didn’t persist, besides the fatigue.”

According to him, doctors failed to diagnose him for two years.

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Since, he and his wife moved to Sydney in order to be closer to the facility where he’s been receiving life saving treatments.

This relocation required both of them to leave their jobs, and they are currently residing in temporary accommodation.

In response to their situation, a friend of the couple launched a GoFundMe campaign to provide financial support during this challenging time. With a fundraising goal of $22,000 AUD, contributions have now exceeded $22,100 AUD, showcasing remarkable community support.

Wylie Dixon’s diagnosis with this form of cancer at just 39 highlights growing concerns about the increasing number of appendix cancer diagnoses in people under 50.

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Andreana Holowatyj, PhD, MSCI, assistant professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, commented on a recent research about appendiceal cancer, saying, “When you take these alarming rates that we are seeing for appendiceal cancer across generations, together with the fact that one in every three patients diagnosed with appendiceal cancer is diagnosed under the age of 50, these point to a timely need for everyone to be aware of the signs and symptoms of appendix cancer.”

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Woman spots what she thinks is a happy bird – then realizes her mistake

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Nature never ceases to amaze us. For many people, being outdoors feels like a therapy for both their body and mind. The breeze, the freshness the trees fill our lungs with, and the stunning colors make for an incredible experience that help us relax and gather strength for the remaining of the week.

An Australian woman, Kym Beechey, loves spending her days outdoors. She appreciates the beauty of the nature and never misses a change to take photos of stunning sights she often stumbles upon.

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One day, as she walked through the forest, she came across what she believed to be a baby tawny frogmouth (a bird resembling an owl).

She was in a hurry to take her phone out and take a photo of the sweet happy bird. However, when she zoomed in, she realized it wasn’t a bird at all but a banksia pod, often-funny looking pods that grow out of banksia trees, and are rather unique in their appearance.

These trees grow predominantly in south western Australia, though they can also be found in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Many compare their pods to pine cones.

The pods burst open, often in the heat of forest fires, and that’s the process when they release their seeds.

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When she realized her ‘mistake,’ Kim had a good laugh about it and decided to share the photo of what she believed to be a happy bird for others to see.

Did this deceive you as well?

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White woman gave birth to a black baby from her white husband

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Rachel, a new young mom from Tennessee, gave birth to a lovely baby boy on February 17.

Working as a cashier at the Celina 52 Truck Stop, the place posted on their Facebook congratulating on the new addition to the family. They shared a post along with a photo of the happy family with the caption, “Congratulations to our cashier Rachel and her fiancé Paul Buckman on their baby Cash Jamal Buckman being [born] on Saturday at 6:18pm.”

What caught the attention of many was that both Rachel and Paul are white while their baby is black.

As expected, people started posting mean comments under the post, accusing Rachel of cheating.

The store then added another post offering an explanation.

“Yes, Paul is the father. Rachel has African American DNA in her which can skip generations and cause a child to be born with darker skin,” they wrote.

Further, they stated that there might be possibility of jaundice, and ended their post with, “Please be kind.”

However, this didn’t put a stop on the jokes people continued making on the expense of the couple.

“Congratulations!!! I AM sure he looks just like his dad. Where is he?” one person commented.

“Definitely needs a DNA test; what if they accidentally mixed up the kiddos in the nursery?” another added.

“I feel sorry for Paul, being duped like this is a whole new level of creep. Hopefully he’ll wise up,” a third wrote.

Looking at the comments, Rachel decided to share a post that included her her own ancestry test results. She wrote, “For the haters saying that I [don’t] have black DNA maybe this will clear it up straight from my ancestry DNA results !!!! NOW STOP slandering mine and my [fiancé] Paul Buckman name. he IS the father of Lil Cash.”

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Dad took son to rehab, but he stole his phone and called police

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Addiction is one of the most difficult challenges a person can face. The truth is, however, that it doesn’t only affect the person who is addicted, but everyone around them. The struggle is real. The pain is real. And sometimes, the inability to help the addict overcome the issue, or even help them admit they have a problem, is the worst part of all.

A father, desperate to save his son and help him overcome his struggles with addiction, made a decision to take him to rehab.

Sadly, the son, unable to face the truth of the severity of his problem with substance abuse, refused to get help. On their way to rehab, the son grabbed his father’s phone and called the police, saying he had been kidnapped.

In no time, Officer Mike Carpinelli arrived where the son and the father were; in the middle of the road.

He could sense the young man wasn’t acting rationally, but he didn’t use force nor did he escalate the situation. Instead, he decided to listen to the young man carefully, asking him what his problem was. He claimed his father was forcing him into rehab and insisted he had no addictions, though it was obvious that he did.

Officer Carpinelli showed empathy. He took his time to talk to the young man, sharing stories of people he knew who were in a similar situation. Eventually, the son agreed to go to rehab but only if Officer Carpinelli took him there.

The officer agreed and drove him himself, no sirens or flashing lights, just two people on a quiet journey toward hope.

When they arrived at the facility, Officer Carpinelli didn’t just leave him at the door, but walked him inside and made sure he felt safe and comfortable.

We don’t know what happened next and whether the young man was able to overcome his addiction with the help of the professionals at the facility, but we know that this story serves as a reminder that kindness can make all the difference, even when it feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

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K9 couldn’t stop barking at a teddy bear and it led to a shocking family secret

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It was a rainy Thursday afternoon at Westbridge International, and the place was as busy as ever. Passengers rushing to catch their flights, many waiting in queues, and announcements echoing through the terminal. And then, out of the blue, everyone was disturbed by the sudden barking coming from K9 Max, a trained Belgian Malinois working at the airport alongside officer Mark Daniels.

The barking became louder and sharper, and Officer Daniels was confused because Max never barked in such a manner. What was even more surprising was that the dog focused on a one-eyed teddy bear held tightly by a little girl, about six years old.

As everyone started turning towards Max and the little girl, Officer Daniels approached the girl’s parents and said, “Excuse me, ma’am. Sir. Could I ask you to step aside for just a moment?”

The girl’s parents got confused, and their their faces showed a flicker of fear — “It’s about the stuffed animal,” Daniels said quietly.

Still holding that teddy bear as tight as she could, the girl whispered, “This is Mr. Pickles. He helps me sleep.”

The family was taken to a private room where they checked everyone, their bags, jackets, everything. But wasn’t anything placed there that bothered Max, it was obvious he could sense something odd about that worn out teddy bear.

“Sweetheart, I just need to check Mr. Pickles. You’ll get him right back, I promise,” Officer Daniels said as he crouched near the girl.

She hesitated, but then handed her beloved toy to the kind officer.

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Daniels carefully examined the bear, running his fingers along the seams, and then he paused. There was something sewn inside. However, it wasn’t anything dangerous or illegal, but it was indeed something that revealed a family secret.
Inside the teddy bear there was a tiny pouch containing a small amount of ash. Max, being trained to detect traces of cremated human remains, sensed the presence of the ashes. They belonged to a human, and he knew it.

At that moment, the girl’s parents were questioned about the toy and if they were aware of the presence of the ashes inside of it. The mother started crying and turned to her husband, saying, “I think it’s time for the truth to be revealed.”

The father was hesitant, but he was forced to tell the officers the truth about that teddy bear.

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Their daughter was adopted, and nobody knew that, not even their families. Everyone believed she was their biological daughter, and they never intended to reveal that to anybody.

It turned out that the girl’s biological mother had died during childbirth, and her father, unable to raise her alone, made the heartbreaking decision to place her for adoption.
Before letting her go, he sewed a small pouch of his late wife’s ashes into the teddy bear so that their daughter would always carry a piece of her mother with her.

The girl looked at her mom and dad with her eyes wide open. Although she was just six, she understood what it meant to be adopted.

“Mommy… Am I not your child?” she said quietly.

“Of course you are baby girl,” her mom said as she embraced her daughter.

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Despite the painful truth, the parents felt a quiet relief.

The officers confirmed their story and then let them go.

As they left the airport, the little girl held Mr. Pickles tighter than ever, knowing the one-eyed bear had carried a piece of her past.

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Military dog wouldn’t get off soldier’s casket

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That day at the military cemetery is one that is hard to forget. There was silence all around the place, the kind that makes your chest feel heavy. Rows of soldiers stood at attention, friends and family gathered, all of us quietly trying to hold it together. At the center was Daniel Hayes’ coffin, draped in the American flag. He had served his country for years, fought alongside his fellow soldiers, and now he was gone.

Most people didn’t notice it at first, but Daniel’s dog, a German Shepherd named Max, was restless. Max had been with him through deployments, through firefights, through everything. Daniel wasn’t just this dog’s handler, but his favorite human and his best friend.

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Then, suddenly, to everyone’s surprise, Max broke free. The devastated dog ran straight to the casket and started hitting the gravel like he was on a mission. No one could stop him. He jumped up and put his front paws on the flag-covered casket. I swear, it felt like the entire cemetery held its breath. Even the toughest veterans, guys who had faced bombs and bullets, had tears in their eyes.

When the final salute echoed across the rows, Max let out this long, mournful howl. It wasn’t just a dog crying but a final goodbye, a promise, a tribute to the only person he had ever really trusted. People tried to pull him away, but he wouldn’t back off. He stayed there until the very end, guarding Daniel one last time.

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Watching him, I realized something: loyalty like that doesn’t fade. It doesn’t disappear when someone dies. It stays. Max showed everyone there what it really means to love and to mourn. That dog’s heart was bigger than most humans I know, and in those moments, we all felt it.

Even now, thinking back, I can hear that howl. It’s heartbreaking, sure, but also a reminder of something powerful, that some bonds don’t end with life. They just keep going.

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The Golden Bachelorette contacted a well-known celebrity

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Susan Lucci, best known for her role of Erica Kane in the ABC daytime drama All My Children, was contacted by the Golden Bachelorette to be their next leading lady, but claimed “it wasn’t for her,” according to the actress herself.

Speaking to People, Lucci, said, “I believe that they contacted my publicist and it wasn’t for me. I watched The Golden Bachelor. I really enjoyed watching The Golden Bachelor. This is a new addiction for me.”

In fact, she had never been a fan of the show until recently, when she got hooked and started watching it.

“My assistant told me she was going home to watch The Bachelor with her daughters,” she recalled. “She said, ‘Well, it’s really good.’ I watched it. The first time I watched it was that night a couple seasons ago. I was immediately engaged, I cared. I wanted to know more about these people.”

While the show turned into her “new guilty pleasure,” Lucci said she “didn’t pursue [it] when they called my publicist to see if I would be interested.”

“It wasn’t for me, but I do love watching,” she added. “I’m a fan. I love watching.”

ABC announced that Joan Vassos, a former Golden Bachelor contestant, will star as the Golden Bachelorette.

When it comes to Susan Lucci, her career has been a rich one.

In 1996, TV Guide ranked her number 37 on its 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list.

The Devious Made star was also named one of VH1’s 200 Top Icons of All Time and one of Barbara Walters’s Ten Most Fascinating People.

Lucci was married to husband Helmut Huber for 52 years. Sadly, he passed away in 2022 at the age of 84. The couple shared two children and many grandchildren together.

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